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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.17, 4.74 and 2.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.17, 4.74 and 2.09 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.17 : 4.74 = 2.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.17/4.74 = 2.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.17x = 4.74 × 2.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.17x = 9.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.92/3.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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